The Blaklist Podcast
The Blaklist Podcast
Liquid Fentanyl | Benjamin Lerner | The Blaklist Podcast #5
Liquid Fentanyl | Benjamin Lerner | The Blaklist Podcast #5
Liquid Fentanyl | Benjamin Lerner | The Blaklist Podcast #5
Tuesday 25th April 2023
Join Benjamin Lerner on The Blaklist Podcast as he shares his journey from addiction to recovery through music, community support, and self-discovery.
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Episode Overview
- Benjamin shares his journey from addiction to recovery, discussing the challenges he faced and the tools that helped maintain sobriety.
- The conversation delves into Benjamin's experiences with alcohol, the destructive cycle of addiction, and the pivotal moment when he realized his solution was no longer effective.
- Benjamin candidly discusses the role of his family in enabling his addiction, embracing multifaceted aspects of his personality in recovery, and his passion for creating recovery rap music.
- The episode highlights the daily tools Benjamin employs to sustain sobriety, emphasizing the importance of persistence, honesty, and faith.
- Benjamin's involvement in community initiatives, such as writing for recovery-focused publications and hosting a radio show, Clean Jams, which combines recovery advocacy with recovery rap music, is also explored.
But life doesn't make sense, man. I don't need to control the narrative. I don't need, I mean, look, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be the first to say this. But when I do my lives and when I post photos of myself on my Facebook, I don't use any filters. And the reason is that I want people sometimes to see that like, but if someone asks me if I went to college,'m gonna tell them no i didn't and if someone's gonna say hey you want a glass of wine i'm gonna be like no i'm in recovery because even when you get to a place that whether you're working in the trades or you're working in like you know medicine or law or like whatever if i allow myself to forget where i came from nah man like i had to keep it so threadbare with the music and clean and just put those two sides together in that way because yeah i forget where i came from i'm gonna go back
Benjamin Lerner's story is one of resilience and transformation. In this episode of The Blaklist Podcast, the singer, songwriter, and rapper opens up about his tumultuous journey from addiction to recovery. Benjamin candidly shares the highs and lows he experienced, including his collaborations with artists like Mac Miller and Project Pat, and how his love for music became a lifeline during his darkest times.
Listeners will hear Benjamin discuss the pivotal moments that led him to realize his substance use was no longer sustainable. He talks about the destructive cycle of addiction, the role his family played in both enabling and supporting him, and the moment he chose to embrace sobriety. His story is a testament to the power of persistence, honesty, and faith.
A significant part of Benjamin's recovery has been finding a community of like-minded individuals online who are open about their recovery journeys. He highlights the importance of these connections and how they have provided him with the support needed to maintain his sobriety. Additionally, Benjamin delves into his passion for creating recovery rap music and how it serves as a powerful tool for advocacy and personal healing.
The episode also touches on Benjamin's involvement in community initiatives, such as writing for recovery-focused publications and hosting a radio show called Clean Jams. These platforms allow him to combine his love for music with his commitment to recovery advocacy, reaching out to others who may be struggling. Benjamin's advice for those contemplating recovery is both encouraging and practical. He emphasizes the importance of endurance, self-worth, and the belief that life can indeed improve.
This episode is a compelling listen for anyone interested in the transformative power of creative expression and community in the recovery process.